Based on a radio drama starring James Stewart, this late 1950s television western followed the exploits of Vint Bonner (John Payne), a retired gunfighter who wanders the Southwest in search of adventure. Although he preferred peaceful resolutions, Bonner was often forced to fight, and his gun-slinging prowess made him a fearsome opponent. Payne's easygoing performance made Bonner an appealing Western hero, and the show consistently ranked in the Nielsen Top Ten. Guest actors included Dan Blocker (The Way Back), James Coburn (The Pawn), Royal Dano (Cheyenne Express), Claude Akins (Thicker Than Water), Denver Pyle (The Pawn), and Alan Hale (Incident at Bluefields).